Walmart settles opioid dispensing lawsuit with DOJ, avoiding billion-dollar payout

Walmart reached a $50M settlement on Friday with the DOJ, resolving allegations that its pharmacies unlawfully dispensed opioids and fueled the nation's drug epidemic.

Walmart settles opioid dispensing lawsuit with DOJ, avoiding billion-dollar payout

TL;DR

  • Walmart reached a $50 million settlement with the DOJ.
  • The settlement resolves allegations that Walmart's pharmacies unlawfully dispensed opioids.
  • The company's practices are accused of fueling the nation's drug epidemic.
  • The agreement was finalized on Friday.